Damsel - Madhubani Painting

My First Madhubani painting

Acrylics - 9x12 inches

Don't you think the damsel is in perfect harmony with nature? If only everyone listens to their heart and remain pure and fresh like nature....with nature.

 

Madhubani painting comes from the Indian villages of Madhubani and Mithila in Bihar. Madhubani literally means ‘Forest of Honey’. There are paintings for each occasion and festival such as birth, marriage, holi, surya shasti, kali puja, Upanayanam (sacred thread ceremony), and durga puja. These paintings are done on various mediums such as cloth, handmade paper and canvas. The main themes of Madhubani paintings contain images of Hindu deities such as Radha, Krishna, Ram, Shiva, Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. Also you will be able to find beautiful Madhubani paintings of sun, moon and tulsi or the sacred basil plant revered very much by the Hindus. The themes of daily activities, nature, flora and fauna and Hindu Gods are the most prominent. They are characterized by the vibrant and bold use of colours and traditional geometric patterns that supports the main theme. Madhubani painting has been done traditionally by the women of villages.

The gift hamper I received for getting mentioned in the Friday Magazine on Mar 9th. We are totally excited!!! It was the first time I was winning something from a Magazine. The gift was sponsered by Marks and Spencer. You can see the publsihed artwork here.

Thank you Friday!

I had the chance of meeting the famous personality and an amazing sand artist, Sri Babu Edakunni, last week in a programme, Thouryathrikam, organized by Thiranottam. Can you believe that all the above works are created with coloured sand?

Finally, Happy Easter Wishes to one and all :)

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